a. Summary. Public affairs management officers function as supervisors and coordinators of the activities of public affairs offices and are advisors to commanders and staffs on public affairs matters to include public information, community relations, and internal information. Public affairs officers may, on occasion, perform duties in international public affairs.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Must possess a master's degree in public relations, journalism, or mass communication/media management from an accredited university.

(2) The advanced degree work must concentrate on the theory and practice of contemporary mass communication. The majority of courses should be in mass communication management and public relations. A minimum of 2 to 3 courses in print and broadcast journalism is also recommended.

c. Duties

(1) Supervises the preparation of information for general release, including news releases, feature stories, photographs, tapes, and film.

(2) Coordinates activities (i.e., briefings, transportation, and escort services), for civilian media/journalists.

(3) Ensures activities of civilian media/journalists and other official visitors are conducted following the security regulations.

(4) Informs the commander and staff on matters which promote and preserve harmonious relations with the civilian community; advises on internal and external information matters; and provides technical advice and assistance.

(5) Assigns personnel to obtain stories, photographs, and recordings of events for use and release as internal and external information.

(6) Supervises the preparation of scripts for radio and television and editing of recordings.

(7) Supervises the publication of command newspapers.

(8) Assists civilian agencies in their contacts with the Marine Corps in matters of public information and community relations.

(9) Reviews speeches, scripts, and articles.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code

(1) Public-Relations Representative 169.067-010

(2) Editor, Department 132.037-018.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part 1. Current as of Nov 00